Embelica's Details & Specifications

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Botanical Name :  Embelica officinalis Gaerth
Hindi Name :  Amla (View Name of this herb in more Languages)
English Name :  Embelica
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Category

:  Laxative
 
 

Source

Bark :  Dried
Fruits :  Fresh and dried
Leaves :  Fresh and dried
 
 

Family

:  Euphorbiaceae
 
 
Geographical Source
Plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries :- India Myanmar Sri Lanka
 
 

Identification

Organoleptic characteristics
Colour :  N/A
Seeds :  Embelica
Taste :  N/A
Size :  1.5 to 2.5 cm. in diameter
Physical Standards
Total Ash :  N/A
Moisture :  Not more than 2-5% when dried
 
 

Chemical Constituents

Major
Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :--- Natural source of vitamin C (contains 600 to 750 mg/100 g) Tannin (5.0%)
 
Minor
Minor chemical constituents of this herb affecting color, odour, taste and stability are Fat Phyllemblin Mineral matters - phosphorous, iron and calcium Pectin
 
 

Storage

To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions :- Air tight containers Protection from light Protection from moisture Microbial contamination